Guest Lucy Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I have just sat and read the whole of this post and I am moved and near to tears I feel so sorry for the family and Karl I am new here so dont know him but from what you have all said he sounded like really sweet bloke and a good lad who had a passion for cars what a shame I really hope he will recover sending some reiki his way. It really shows you that were not invincible when so may people out there think they are when they are behind the wheel of a car. I really hope that we hear some good news what a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Ive got a few patients on my ward at the moment that have had part of their brain removed. Recovery is deffinately possible depending on the area of the brain they have had to remove, and yes they will have done it to reduce the pressure and minimize the damage to the surrounding areas. They do this because even if an area of brain is damaged, the surrounding areas can compensate and take over the functions of the damaged part, but if the pressure is too much, it ends up damaging those surrounding areas. Its a major operation removing part of someones brain and although he may be left with problems following, they will be a lot less than if they didnt remove it and the pressure didnt drop. Everyones thoughts are with you Karl, hope you pull through. Never met the guy but id be up for a convoy up when hes out of intensive care. Im up in Newcastle in August anyway so may pop in and see him then if im allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Everyones thoughts are with you Karl, hope you pull through. Never met the guy but id be up for a convoy up when hes out of intensive care. That may well be the best idea I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 [sAD][/sAD] Never met you Karl but I hope you make it through! There is great mkivsupra.net love coming from all members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 [sAD][/sAD] Never met you Karl but I hope you make it through! There is great mkivsupra.net love coming from all members. exactly, i mean as far as i know Karl didnt even own a Supra but its great everyone appreciates his love for the car and we all stick together. Really nice to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 What's happening to the driver then? BTW my thoughts are with Karl and his family at this most difficult of times for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Unfortunately no news at the moment. A lad I know has family working on the case but they obviously won't tell him anything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 such a hard time for his family at the mo i wish him a full recovery,and strength to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Just read this thread, my thoughts are with the young lad and his family, hope all pull through this harsh time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Just read this thread too...really sad news, i hope he makes a full recovery and eventually makes his dream of owning a supra become a reality. Best of luck karl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I have just read this whole thread and remember Karls first posts, never met him but clearly a nice bloke and a big petrolhead like all of us here. My thoughts go to him and his family, and I wish him a speedy recovery. Good luck and best wishes Karl.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Karl's body is not absorbing the food that is being fed into him via a tube in his nose. They may be needing to remove more of his brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 oh no.... that's awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 damn this is terrible news. i really hope and pray for his quick recovery. theres always hope. inshallah he will recover and be tip top once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 They may be taking Karl off the medication for his brain and seeing how he gets on by himself. If he does how they expect, Karl may be awake in the next 4-5 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Reading these posts every day..I'm just looking constantly hoping Geordie Steve is going to say 'Hes out of Intensive care and on a ward and has started to eat etc'....but I guess Im being impatient. I remember his first posts on here and his cars...infact here it is bless him http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=34609 It sounds like they are doing all they can...so we shouldn't all give up hope for him... My nephew is just like him just got his first car and wants a Supra... Come on Karl Mkivsupra.net needs you so ya better get better real soon! I know you are going to make it so hurry up and get better! Si (-: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 They may be taking Karl off the medication for his brain and seeing how he gets on by himself. If he does how they expect, Karl may be awake in the next 4-5 days That sort of sounds like good news i guess..just qouting so people see your important post .... Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Thanks mate. 4500 views in under a week. You people are incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 god i hope you make it through karl, sounds like this was a real bad crash. my thoughts are with your family. get well soon buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 maybe somebody could pass this on to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 pmsl that my friend is bloody great! The kids a complete pervert... he'll appreciate that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 my pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 That's spot on Ed, bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Bad one this, i am a senior charge nurse in intensive care, and have worked in it for 12 years or so, we do a lot of neuro(brain) surgery, hope the lad does ok, but whatever it will be a long road, they are probably reducing the medication to see what brain function he has, and how he breathes etc, which you cannot do with sedation on, it is common for people in intensive care not to absorb feed, can't comment too much without knowing individual cases, but let's hope he gets through it, best wishes to him Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badge01 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 only just read all this, and its so bad,i am a new member so didnt know him, but know 1 deserves that, he wasnt even driving. I have read wot every1 has put about karl and he sounds like a really good kid, so i will also be praying for him and his family, hope all is well n he pulls through, would like to speak 2 him, let me know about that convoy thing.... does any1 have any more news???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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